KEYSVILLE – This summer, the Virginia Rural Center is excited to welcome a new team member on board. Chandler Vaughan, a Charlotte County Virginia native, has developed a passion for addressing rural issues through his childhood and college experiences. For twelve weeks this summer, Vaughan will serve as the Virginia Rural Center Fellow, providing input on rural issues, planning events, representing the center and rural Virginia in meetings, and assisting in other center func

Hanover, Va. - Local, regional, and state leaders gathered in Hanover on May 10th for a Workforce Development Area Meeting. Held at Specialty’s Our Name (SON) Metal Fab, the meeting was a part of the Build VA initiative and fostered discussions around training, recruiting, and retaining an effective workforce. More than fifty individuals representing the small business community, K-12 education, higher education, local economic development, training providers, as well as, ele